**[Indonesia Blocks Polymarket on Suspicion of Online Gambling]** BlockBeats News, May 25: According to a report by Indonesia's national news agency ANTARA, the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has blocked the prediction market platform Polymarket, citing suspicions that the platform is engaging in online gambling activities under the guise of a "prediction market." Alexander Sabar, Director General of Digital Space Supervision at the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs, stated that although platforms like Polymarket utilize blockchain technology and crypto assets, they are essentially involved in monetary betting and speculation on the outcomes of uncertain events, which violates Indonesia's current laws. The ministry also announced that, in addition to blocking the Polymarket website, it is tracking related social media accounts and will continue to block platforms suspected of offering similar services. [Original Link]